Bite opening after braces off

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Eric805
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Bite opening after braces off

#1 Post by Eric805 »

I got my braces off last Thurs. and received my essix clear retainer this Wednesday. I could barely touch my front teeth together right before the braces came off and now I am noticing I can't touch them together at all, which seems to have worsened or be related to wearing the essix since 2 days ago.

I am kinda bummed out about all this. Has anyone else had an experience like this after a deband?

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#2 Post by blindboarder2008 »

my front teeth touch together but the one side feels like it was pushed forward a bit, i would definetly be calling the ortho and getting it looked at!
Braced: March 19th 2008
Impacted wisdom teeth extraction surgery: June 20th 2008 1pm (13 hours of fasting)
Jaw surgery (upper and lower)Lefort 1 with Madable Advancement: June 2nd 2009 @8am!!!! 1 surgery down 2 surgeries to go!!
debrace day: jan 18th 2010!!!! *has 2 fixed retainers and an essix retainer for night time now!

Eric805
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#3 Post by Eric805 »

Last night I took the thing out for about 6 hours and my front teeth started to touch again. Now I'm extra confused and its Saturday.

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